I'd advise you try one last time with a reputable agent offering some serious 'guarantees' of success (or money back). It's definitely worth the few extra thousand baht despite what some here keep saying. Of course, it's another visa fee to pay for, but at least you'll then be absolutely certain you'll have done everything you possibly could to get this DTV.

@Marcus **************

Hanoi. Soft Power Thai Cooking (House of Taste Thai Cooking, in Bangkok).

@Marcus **************

About 5k THB, in May 2025.

Congrats! I used Issa Agent as well, they were great and got me approved in less than 4 days.

Maybe you can just pay a visit to the school if you don't believe what most of us share in this group? You seem to have done some research already and came up with good reviews everywhere, and you're still being cautious. What else can be said, online, that you'd accept to trust?

Got mine from them as well, 2 months ago. Great school and fantastic location, in the heart of Bangkok, minutes away from the beautiful Benjakiti park.

Proton all the way.

@Degen *****

Yeah, that's weird indeed. Mine made me go to Hanoi and all was easily done in 3 days, less than 2 months ago, through Thai Cooking activities. I hope you'll have some good news soon, buddy.

Thai Language as SP? Interesting. May I ask for the details of that school, please?

Stay in Vietnam during the whole processing time of your application. That's what is clearly written on the Embassy's website.